Nuclear Commissioning Project Leader

Location: Barrow-In-Furness – Onsite

Salary: Competitive

As a key player in our team, you will:

• Drive the delivery of the test and commissioning plan.
• Support a talented team of nuclear mechanical commissioning engineers.
• Collaborate with the Reactor Test Group (RTG) by authorising test documentation.
• Act as an Authorised Person in the permit to work process.
• Review engineering outputs and documents to ensure quality.
• Embed learning from experience (LFE) into our processes.

Essential:

• A degree, HNC, or HND in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of nuclear systems and their testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of overall submarine systems and their operation.
• Experience in supporting and coaching diverse teams in complex environments.
• Proficiency with IT systems and software (especially Microsoft products).
• Ability to plan test and commissioning programmes effectively.

Desirable:

• Exceptional mentorship and development skills.
• Cat B Nuclear Operator or relevant nuclear industry experience (ideally from a nuclear steam raising plant).
• Experience with nuclear licensed or COMAH sites.
• Experience in embedding Learning from Experience (LFE).

We believe in rewarding our team members! Enjoy:

• A competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• An extensive range of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
• A green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

As our Commissioning Project Lead – Mechanical, you will:

• Plan and manage a test section and all associated activities.
• Deliver as part of a wider test & commissioning (T&C) programme involving major engineering systems.
• Contribute to the realisation of test commissioning strategy and support the delivery process.
• Lead a diverse group of Commissioning Engineers, sharing your technical expertise on a unique project that is part of a national endeavour.

We also offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference. Join an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 17th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!

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